$6,816 Closing Credit¹
#78080056188, Carole L Higgins, Listing Office: Cygnus Real Estate
$395,000 List price
1197 S W Bay Shore Dr Suttons Bay, MI 49682
$4,691
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full
1,703 sqft
0.3 acres
$232 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr
Location, location! Just one mile south of the vibrant Village of Suttons Bay, this 5-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an incredible opportunity to create your dream retreat in one of Leelanau Countys most sought-after areas. Nestled on scenic South West Bay Shore Drive, this one-and-a-half-story residence features wood flooring throughout the main level, a cozy galley kitchen, and a convenient laundry/mudroom that connects to a two-car attached garage. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms ready for your personal touch. With solid bones and loads of character, this home is brimming with potential-perfect for buyers with vision or investors looking for their next project. Bring your creativity and make this diamond in the rough shine!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Exhaust Fan
Size1,703 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.34 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #78080056430
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan
- List Price: $395,000
- Price/SqFt: $231
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,478
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared
- Year Built: 1954
- Living Area: 1,703 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.34 Acres
- MLS Number: 78080056430
- MLS Name: Aspire North REALTORS
- Office Name: Schaub Team Premier Realty
- Office Phone: (231) 674-5950
- Listing Agent: Roger P Schaub
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,580 | $2,478 |
| 2023 | $128,360 | $2,327 |
| 2022 | $100,360 | $2,283 |
| 2021 | $78,870 | $2,265 |
| 2020 | $85,860 | $- |
| 2019 | $74,600 | $- |
| 2018 | $75,270 | $- |
| 2017 | $68,880 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Suttons Bay Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•310 S Elm St
7
Old Mission Peninsula School
Public Charter KG-6
8.6 mi
•2699 Island View Rd
7
Lakeland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
12.8 mi
•616 Buckley St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,315. Most Suttons Bay, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
28%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
50%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr
The listing price of 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr property is $395,000.
The property 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr is a house located in Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682.
Active Listing: 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr are: Suttons Bay Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Old Mission Peninsula School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lakeland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cherryland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Tcaps Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Traverse City West Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Suttons Bay Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Suttons Bay Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Leland Public School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,478 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr is 1,703 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr is 1954.
This home is located at 1197 S W Bay Shore Dr in Suttons Bay, MI and zip code 49682. This 1,703 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.34 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $395,000.
In April 2025 more than 2 listings in Suttons Bay, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 0 were sold below. In April 2025 in Suttons Bay, MI there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 57 days, the median list price was $757,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.